Adani Green surges ahead with Khavda, India’s biggest renewable push

In addition to expanding its energy capacity, AGEL has achieved significant sustainability milestones, with a fully water-positive portfolio and top rankings in both NSE's ESG ratings and FTSE Russell's global alternative electricity ESG scores

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), a leading player in India’s renewable energy sector, has surpassed 15,500 megawatts (MW) of operational capacity, marking a major milestone in its decade-long journey. With this, AGEL becomes the first renewable energy firm in the country to reach this scale, clocking the fastest capacity addition through predominantly greenfield projects.

The company’s current installed capacity stands at 15,539.9 MW, comprising approximately 11,005.5 MW of solar, 1,977.8 MW of wind, and 2,556.6 MW from hybrid wind-solar projects. This clean energy portfolio is capable of powering around 7.9 million homes and offsetting nearly 28.6 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually—comparable to removing 6.3 million cars from the road or planting over 1.3 billion trees.

Driving green growth and jobs

The expansion has also contributed to job creation, with nearly 3,700 green jobs generated across its projects. AGEL’s efforts align with India’s broader renewable energy ambitions, particularly the national goal of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.

Ashish Khanna, CEO of AGEL, attributed the achievement to the dedication of the company’s workforce and the strategic vision of its promoters. “Reaching 15,000 MW is a proud moment that reflects our focus on scale, speed, and sustainability. It wouldn’t have been possible without the trust of our partners, customers, and investors,” he said. He further emphasized AGEL’s long-term vision, stating, “Inspired by Mr. Gautam Adani’s goal of global renewable leadership, we now aim to grow fivefold and hit 50,000 MW by 2030.”

Khavda: Adani’s renewable power engine

A major contributor to this milestone is the company’s ongoing mega project in Khavda, Gujarat. AGEL is developing the world’s largest renewable energy plant there, targeting a total capacity of 30,000 MW. Spread across 538 square kilometers—five times the size of Paris—the Khavda project is already operational with 5,355.9 MW of capacity and will eventually become the world’s largest power plant across all energy sources.

In addition to energy capacity, AGEL has made notable strides in sustainability. Its entire portfolio is water positive, and the company ranks first in the National Stock Exchange’s ESG ratings for the power sector. It also leads globally in the FTSE Russell ESG scores within the alternative electricity segment.